Woman adopts cat and is surprised when she finds out the animal's preference

Netherlands - Cats are considered to be very shy of water, but there are some interesting exceptions. Willem the cat seems to really enjoy being showered by his owner.

Kitten Willem loves to be showered with warm water.
Kitten Willem loves to be showered with warm water.  © Collage: Screenshots/Instagram/@willempiedekat

When Dominique adopted her orange and white cat , she never thought it would change her entire morning routine.

One day, the woman from the Netherlands noticed how much her new pet loved water. Dominique was completely perplexed - and knew immediately that she had chosen a very special kitten.

The Dutch woman christened her velvet paw Willem and created an Instagram channel for her pet, as Newsweek reported.

"You adopt an old cat from the shelter and this is now your morning routine," Dominique wrote on one of her videos, which attracted lots of cat fans from all over the world. She humorously captioned the post: "Sorry I'm late, my cat wanted a shower."

The footage shows the adorable cat getting thoroughly soaked. Willem seems to enjoy it so much that he even starts licking the drops of water.

There may be health problems behind a cat's love of water

Many cats are considered to be afraid of water, but there are always exceptions. (symbolic picture)
Many cats are considered to be afraid of water, but there are always exceptions. (symbolic picture)  © 123RF/olleg

Most cats avoid water, but the opposite is true for Willem. The pictures of the cat's morning bath received 38,000 likes and over 100 comments on Instagram .

"You're so lucky he's not afraid of water! Mine was so scared that we needed three people to bathe him last time - it was exhausting," wrote one user.

Another viewer reported: "I had an older cat. Since she was 17 years old, she jumped into the shower with me. However, she never wanted to shower alone, only when I was there."

According to experts, some cats enjoy the shower because they are curious about water or find it soothing. Cats can also be interested in the sensory stimulation provided by the sound and movement of the water.

However, if in doubt, caution is advised as health problems such as urinary tract infections and kidney problems can also be behind a cat's obsession with water. To rule out medical problems, cat owners should therefore consult a vet as a precaution .